OrthoEssentials Kobabyashi ties have a strong weld joint, which allows us to make them in a smaller diameter wire.&nbsp; The benefits of our small .010" diameter wire are less bulk in the tie-wing area and lighter force applied to the bracket, thus creating less chance of the direct bond bracket popping off.&nbsp; Spot welded hooks are easily adaptable for up or down usage.&nbsp; 100 per package